Super cute little barber shop down the street from Oak and Rye pizza place I love to go to. Came inside to get my boyfriend some beard stuff. So I can only speak on the customer service and product but not much else. The selection of product they had was a decent amount. I liked how they put their own little charm to the set up decor. With little vintage trinkets around the product. The place is a bit busy, but the person that rang us up apologized. It was harder that day because he was the only one to cut hair and run register. Overall the service was good and my boyfriend got some products to try out! Happy with the experience! read more

Writing this review for Christina, who is simply a phenomenal barber. Every time I see her, I feel like my hair is done perfectly. She's also cool and in a band so there's that haha. Highly recommend her if your looking for a new barber read more

My husband said it was the best haircut and beard trim he's EVER had. Highly recommend

Christina gives the best haircuts, my man always looks incredible under her scissors. She is awesome, and fun too.

Cole at Royal Shaving Parlor - The Best Barber in Los Gatos I've been coming to Royal Shaving Parlor for a few years now, and it all started when I needed a proper haircut for my wedding. We wanted a great barber, and Cole delivered. Ever since, I've stuck with him, and the experience has been nothing short of awesome. Cole's recommended styles that suit me perfectly and introduced me to products that are way better than what I was using before. On top of that, he always remembers what's going on in my life, so the conversation feels personal and genuine. The shop itself is great--clean, welcoming, and the staff are super friendly. They always greet you when you walk in and even offer a drink while you wait. If you're in Los Gatos and need a barber, I can't recommend Cole at Royal Shaving Parlor enough. He's the best at what he does, and every visit is a great experience. read more

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I've been visiting Irene H. for a couple of years now, and I can confidently say that she is an artist in every sense of the word. My hair is naturally curly and not the easiest to work with, but she manages it with incredible skill and care every time. Her creativity, professionalism, and deep understanding of texture and style make each appointment a great experience. Having hair is a blessing, and having someone like her to care for it is even more of a privilege. I 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a true professional who brings both talent and heart to her work. read more

I came into this barbershop in Los Gatos for a haircut and beard trim the morning of my wedding, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Cole, the owner, not only cut my hair and beard but also made the entire morning memorable. Two of the other barbers at this shop did amazing work with two of my closest friends, and later in the day, they managed to squeeze in my father-in-law despite some complicated family arrangements. The haircuts and beard trims were top-notch--so good that my friends were taking photos to show future barbers! The shop itself is beautiful and clean, with a really welcoming vibe. Cole is an awesome guy, and he even shared some incredible 12-year-old scotch with us that a customer had gifted him. It was such a fun, laid-back experience that really added something special to my wedding day. I live in Palo Alto and used to go to a local barber there, but after this experience, I'm making the 30-minute drive to Los Gatos from now on. If you're looking for a great cut, a fun time, and excellent service, this is the place to go! read more

Royal Shaving Parlor in Los Gatos was the first Barber I went to after the long Covid lockdown. I had the best service from Damien, but he ended up leaving so I found a new barber who I have been going to for years since. A few months ago my current barber went on a 2 week trip so I had to find a temporary barber to go to. I chose Andy. Andy was polite yet quiet. He greeted me friendly and after the haircut we both went to the front desk to pay. The haircut cost $58 not including tip. I brought $60 in cash intended to pay + tip $2. Before you judge, let me explain. I have extremely straight Asian hair that grows extremely fast and sticks up like a porcupine, therefore I get a haircut every week which adds up quickly. I spend over $200 a month on haircuts that includes a $5-$10 tip depending on what the barber's staring price is. Since Royal Shaving Parlor charges $58 which is $8 more than what I currently pay to my barber ($50+$5 tip), I only tipped $2. That is a consistent $220 I pay each month to my barber. After paying Andy $60, he was no longer friendly and polite. He quickly turned cold and rude. He took the cash, looked at me with an angry demeanor and walked away without a word after I thanked him. I am aware he does not know what kind of customer I could have been. One who would happily pay $60 four times a month. Tipping culture is something that has definitely gotten out of hand and could very well ruin business relationships / prevent a customer from potentially becoming a longtime consumer. I am also aware that this review may be controversial but I would also like to share my experience. read more

For a while, my husband would get his haircut whenever we drove up to San Francisco to visit family. One day, we were walking around downtown Los Gatos and I noticed this place. My husband has been coming here approximately every 4-5 weeks for his hair cut since. He loves his haircut here and always stops by Manresa to pick up some pastries prior for us or sometimes I will join him if I don't have to work so we can grab lunch after his cut. Make a reservation online - need to place credit card to reserve a time slot. read more

Great place to get a cut from a place that knows what they are doing. I've been coming here for like 3-4 years and always get a perfect cut from Cole the owner. The place is clean, professional and they also take appointments so you don't have to wait. Also taking precautions since COVID to keep everyone safe. Thumbs up to Cole and the team! read more

Love this place. Brought my husband here for some extra special attention, and Andy was phenomenal. Professional and did a perfect clean job. My husbands beard/haircut has never looked so sharp! Thank you!!! See you next time read more

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Awesome spot! In town for my daughters graduation and needed to get a haircut, clean up the mustache and goatee. I was able to book an appointment on the same day, easy to book the appointment online. Zeus took his time and was attentive to what I wanted. read more

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Hiram always does an amazing job and provides top notch services for every occasion. Go book with him if you're looking for a nice fade and great conversation. read more

My 6 year old son comes here for a regular haircut with Ramsey. He's amazing with him. My son has autism and has some sensory issues that make it difficult to sit still. Ramsey is always patient with him and works quickly without sacrificing an outstanding looking end result. read more

I came in looking like a hot-mess. I needed to get a proper-fresh grooming for a wedding. Andy did an amazing job. His attention to detail brought my confidence back... I might even dance tonight read more

I had an appointment with Ramsey and he did a fantastic job. I gave him a general idea of what kind of haircut I was looking for and left the rest up to him and I'm really happy with the outcome, he definitely knows what he's doing. The atmosphere was really mellow and I was offered water, coffee, or tea when I got there which was really nice. The price is a bit high but it's well worth the quality and supporting a local business during the pandemic. I highly recommend going here! read more

This place is definitely 5 stars! My father has only been to local barbershops and was always somewhat satisfied with his hair. After coming to Royal Shaving Parlor, my father received immaculate service, he is highly satisfied and loved how his beard/hair trim was done. Cole, the owner is the nicest guy ever, you truly feel like royalty when you are in his chair. If you are looking for a new hair stylist, we highly recommend Royal Shaving Parlor. read more

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ANDY!! Ask for or set an appointment with Andy online! You'll be glad you did. He does an amazing job every single time with lots of attention to detail. Definitely very experienced and knows what he's doing. Would give him more stars if I could. Great place and great staff! Thank you Andy! read more

Idan (my 15 years old) loves this place. It provides a personal touch and has a great vibe.

Paid $70 for my son's haircut and had to fix it once we got home - his sides got cut asymmetrical. I don't want to cause any trouble and that's why not providing a name of the person who did a so-so job for a pretty expensive kid haircut. He also had a hard time styling the hair. My kid showed a picture, but got a totally different result. Won't be coming back. read more

First trip yesterday and was very impressed. The are open during this time with very strict protocols. Appointments made online where you can choose your barber and select the best time that meets your schedule. You can also prepay and tip online as well as sign your health waiver. It is all contact less and professional. When i arrived i checked in and was asked to wait outside in the shaded waiting area. Irene (my barber) came out promptly and walked me back to the parking area. They had 4 chairs set up at social distancing spacing and under covers for shade. you both wear masks during the haircut and she was careful to work around it as needed. If you need a haircut i cannot recommend a better place. I was VERY happy with the process and outcome and they have won a customer. read more

Let me just start off by saying that I haven't been able to find a Barber like Ramsey since covid. As soon as I walked up and explained the hairstyle I wanted, he followed up with questions specifically on what I wanted. That right there told me that its gonna be a good cut. He is a very friendly guy and my haircut didn't feel rushed. He made sure he didn't overcut like most barbers do and I am extremely satisfied on how it came out. Again it's been so long since I've been able to find a Barber that can cut hair exactly how I want it. I strongly recommend Ramsey R. read more

Today I got my hair cut by Cole, who is the the proprietor at Royal Shaving Parlor, and as always, he gave me the perfect cut. (If I could underline the word 'Perfect' I would). You can book your appointment on line it's Quick & Easy. Or you can call them. Pricing is very reasonable for the level of service and the quality of the cut. A little about the Shop: Inside, the shop is nicely decorated with an old world charm, handcrafted counters and sufficiently spaced stations with very comfortable chairs. The stations are always clean, the floor is spotless (crazy for a salon!) and the atmosphere is casual and friendly. There is accessible parking in the back of the building which is nice since parking is limited on Santa Cruz Ave due to covid. To summarize, I've had my hair cut at various places, but since I started coming to Royal Shaving Parlor about the middle of last year, I wouldn't change this place if you paid me! If you need a good haircut and don't know where to go, do yourself a favor and visit this place, you'll be very glad you did! read more

My son (3 y/o) and I walked in. Asked for a trim around the ears. Literally took 10 mins. Paid 50 bucks for a "haircut". The blend for the trim I had to ask 3 times to blend better so, the line wasn't harsh.l read more

I went las Saturday to my appointment and this time is the last due to hygienic conditions. Is unacceptable that barber didn't clean up his workstation before receive next customer but worst part is when i made the observation and I expressed my disappoint and other barber makes fun that I am so picky. Maybe yes, but is discussing that scissors had hair of previous customer! As I am said: totally mess and just when I arrived to my appointment the 3 employees enjoyed a funny conversation instead to do their job. I had been a customer for 3 years and I am so sorry for the owner due to he is very dedicated professional, but he wasn't there to supervise his employees. read more

This review is largely for Ramsey, who I followed from another shop to here. However, it's a cool place to go, especially early-ish on weekends before the area gets busy and you can't find parking. The vibe is a nice mix of modern and old-school. Ramsey is the only barber I will go to anymore. He does a great job of making my thinning hair look like I'm ten years younger, and an excellent job on my beard. Seriously, if you're a bearded guy, don't go anywhere else. Pricing is on par with any high quality shop in the area. I'd rather pay for a good haircut than risk getting a bad one because I got cheap. Besides, your barber has to pay the bills, too! read more

This review is for ramsey (docthebarber83) Thanks for the great haircut, I left feeling like I was ready for a wedding. Having a beard, spending months growing it out. It's frustrating getting a bad haircut. Glad I found a barber that delivered exactly what I asked for. The place is very cool you get the old school barber shop vibe. All the people there were very nice and all the covid rules were followed when I was in the chair. I bought some cool beard products there. read more

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Plan on getting a haircut here, ask for Erik. Trust me, you won't go wrong with his attention to detail. Been going here for around a year now since Erik started with them, and the atmosphere is great and very professional. Parking can be a pain sometimes since its in downtown Los Gatos, but that is to be expected. read more

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I've been growing a long beard with no true direction until I met Ramsey @ royal shave. I sat down and said "dude i have no idea what I'm doing". Ramsey isn't shy and he's happy to tell you his opinion and the right way to do things. After our 30 or so minutes of cutting and styling I had learned more about how I should style my hair (ah sea salt? Wtf?) and tame my beard (so much damn oil) then any other stylists as ever taught me. Well worth the $ and a great stylist and beard tamer. read more

Okay so I really didn't know what to expect from a barber shop doing my hair. I'm usually a salon snob but I had let my hair grow out way too much and my old stylist refused to use a shaver on my head. She 'doesn't own one'... okay so fast forward to today. Extremely nervous... but hey hair grows back...but hey I gotta show up at work tomorrow...lol. My poor little barber Irene.... she's the best. She was going along just fine and I let my nerves get the best of me and figured the cut was done. I asked for the blow dryer and a brush. I've never had good outcomes when sylist do my hair. They like to bouffant my hair too much. Well by the time I finished. I LOVED IT! Thank you for your patience Irene. I'll be back for sure. Your meticulous cutting worked out for the best! read more

There are some great barbers here, no doubt, but it is pricey and their service has declined severely as of late and I would recommend not booking the owner as he is always late, rushes the cut and oddly even skips the "hot lather", which is the best part of a true barber experience. Look elsewhere for a better haircut and a much better value. read more

This is the best barber shop around. You definitely get what you pay for. The first time I came in I had pretty bad dandruff and Cole shampooed my hair for free and gave me tips on what tools and products to get to help get rid of it. I recommend this place to all of my friends whenever they talk about needing a haircut. They have done everything by the book during Covid, and I have not felt unsafe for a second while being at the shop. Seriously, get your haircut here. read more

Great service. Really professional guys, priced excellent, great location. Highly recommend for man haircut. read more

Good place with a really nice atmosphere and service level. However the quality of haircut was pretty ordinary, it felt all the way along, that the guy was trying to get me moved in the shortest time period... need to be more attentive and listen to the customer. I specifically asked to not repeat the mistakes other hairdressers made with my hair style... but the guy was argumentative and still did exactly as he wanted. I don't think I'll be coming read more

They're very nice, knowledgeable and reasonably priced, but I was pretty dissatisfied with the haircut. I just moved to Los Gatos and wanted to try something in town (I usually go to Bixsby House in San Jose). It didn't seem they really know how to work with haircuts that weren't quite short. I wanted something long enough to keep the natural waves that I discovered (and my wife loved) after going longer between cuts during Covid, but short enough to be clean and not puffy. I ended up with something close to a mullet. They did sell me some product that I really enjoyed but I couldn't wait to get back to Bixsby for my next cut. read more

Awesome haircut from a great and experienced barber Nicho. He was friendly, approachable and professional. Highly recommend Royal Shaving parlor! read more

JUNE 2017 Lexy is an amazing hairstylist! I'm glad I found her here at Royal Shaving Parlor! Best haircut I have ever had! 5 Stars all the way for her and Cole! JAN 2017 This review is for Cole and the guy behind the register. I'm sorry I don't know your name :( Both Cole and the other guy at the register were awesome! Very friendly and helpful. I came on for a beard straight razor shave, trim and style. I came out looking like a million bucks! Excellent job by Cole. I was asking him questions and he was very helpful in letting me know how I can maintain my beard and style. He even gave me some recommendations on what to buy. Great guy really! And he has major skills! I think I'll be a regular here. Even though it's a drive from South San Jose, it's worth it! Prices are very reasonable as well. Next time I'm coming in for a straight shave, style and haircut! :) Oh and the place looks amazing. Like an old style barber shop, but with a modern twist. Can't explain it. It's clean and the layout is pretty cool. I was impressed by the penny countertop where the father had created a countertop himself out of pennys. It looks pretty amazing! Thanks Cole! Take care man! read more

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Man, I LOVE this place! This was my second visit and Doug was the lucky guy who got to tackle my overgrown San Jose Sharks play-off blue mohawk! I can't say this enough, mo-hawks are NOT an easy cut and it's hard to find skilled professionals (in this area especially) that are willing and able (keyword is ABLE) to get this cut right. Believe me, the surrounding businesses have a had a field day jacking up my hair and charging me up the wazoo for it the last couple years. (University barbershop, I'm talking to you!) The Royal Shaving Parlor is NOT afraid of the classic hawk and definitely go above and beyond by cleaning up my sides and reshaping any areas that may have been dinged when touching up the shape. Doug is a cool ass guy who really takes pride in making sure you get what you want and nothing less. The father son duo (I am sorry dudes, I am BAD with names) are SO hospitable and make you feel welcome by remembering your face and engaging in easy going friendly conversation. You absolutely can NOT beat this price or their customer service! There is ZERO barbershop weirdness in here, the shop is unique, industrial and almost hipster in it's chic interior complete with Jack Daniels spray bottles and pistol hairdryers. They really have top notch product as well, check 'em out, smell 'em, touch 'em, you'll dig 'em! As long as I live in LG and this place sticks around, I'm coming back! You guys rock! Ps: Free coffee! A bunch of BAMF's in here! read more

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No beard trims, a bit pricey and rushed. But overall a good cut. The establishment is nice. But just still too expensive for a just a cut. Did not even use straight razor on my neck. read more

My experience was great. Cole is very professional and he took the time to listen to what I wanted done to my hair. When he was finished it was exactly what I had hoped for. I booked my next haircut with him. I recommend Royal Shaving Parlor. read more